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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306683798 - American Pattern & Cnc
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
American Pattern & Cnc
5540 Westminster Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3543
NAICS: 332997/Industrial Pattern Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/30/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/06/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200524692 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,750 |
| Current Penalty | $2,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,750 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100151 B | 07/09/2004 | 08/25/2004 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100179 N03 VI | 07/09/2004 | 08/25/2004 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 26, 2004, three employees were bringing a pattern cavity together to see how well the two pieces fit. To determine the fit, the employees put paper between the two patterns, and when the paper was tight, the fit was deemed adequate. While Employees #1 and #2 were securing the paper, Employee # 3 lowered the top of the pattern cavity 3 inches above the bottom piece, issuing a verbal warning to the other two employees to keep their fingers clear of the interface between the bottom and top patterns. As he lowered the top of the cavity, Employee #1's left index finger tip was crushed and pinched off. Employee #1 was treated at a hospital, where it was determined there was bone loss. Although Employee #1 was not hospitalized, he had several follow-up visits, and physical therapy for the finger.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, HOISTING MECHANISM, FINGER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, MECH MAT HANDLING, STRUCK BY, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306683798 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |